Sleep Spindles Are

question 307

Multiple Choice

Sleep spindles are:

• A)the high-amplitude, slow waves that occur in a relaxed, drowsy state
• B)the low-amplitude, irregular waves that occur during Stage N1 sleep
• C)the high-amplitude, low-frequency waves that are associated with Stage N3 sleep
• D)the sporadic short bursts of neural activity that occur during Stage N2 sleep

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Definitions:

Estradiol

A form of estrogen, a female sex hormone, responsible for the regulation of the reproductive and menstrual cycle.

Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in health and disease, affecting libido, energy, immune function, and muscle strength, among others.

Estrogens

A group of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.

Prolactin

A hormone responsible for milk production in mammals and has other roles in the body.